TAWANG, Apr 5: The “Winter Adventure Tawang 2026” training programme was today formally inaugurated at the scenic Panga Teng Tso Lake, marking a major step towards promoting organised winter sports in Arunachal Pradesh.
Organised by the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, Govt of Arunachal Pradesh, and managed by Adventure-X Fusion Tribe, the programme will run from April 5 to 14, with 46 trainees from across the state participating.
Set against a snow-clad Himalayan backdrop, the initiative aims to develop skills in skiing, snowboarding, and other snow-based activities, while also boosting adventure tourism in the region. Participants will undergo intensive training under experts from the SkiMo India Federation, focusing on techniques, safety protocols, and endurance.
Tawang Deputy Commissioner Namgyal Angmo attended the inaugural function as Chief Guest, while Col Karan Sharma, Commander, BRTF, was present as Guest of Honour, along with Director of Sports and Youth Affairs Ramesh Linggi and other officials.
Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner said the initiative would open new avenues for youth and encourage wider participation in winter sports. She also suggested institutionalising the programme as an annual winter camp to inspire young talent.
Highlighting the tourism potential, she noted that winter sports in Tawang hold immense promise and could significantly contribute to the state’s growing tourism sector.
Ramesh Linggi stated that the department has, for the first time, introduced structured training in skiing and snowboarding, recognising the region’s potential to emerge as a hub for winter sports.
Adventure-X Fusion Tribe president Lhakpa Tsering termed the programme a historic beginning for winter sports in Eastern India and expressed hope that it would enable local youth to compete at national and international platforms.
The 10-day training programme will conclude on April 14, followed by the Open National Ski Mountaineering Championship on April 15.